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Recovering Addict having Fundoplication Surgery
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| sherri428 2005-05-26, 10:49 pm |
| Hi Guys,
I am a recovering addict and I am going to have fundoplication surgery and
my gallbladder removed in a few weeks. I really don't want alot of pain
medicine. I guess what I want to know from some of you veterens is 1)How
bad is the pain? 2)How long did you need to take pain medicine? Any help
would be greatly appreciated.
Sherri
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| Bill Poston 2005-05-27, 5:50 pm |
| Hi Sherry,
Please rethink your decision to have the fundoplication surgery.
Research on the Internet seems to show that the surgery does not help
many and causes more problems.
In 1997 I was on the verge of scheduling the surgery but at the last
minute I learned about using Ginger root juice and started using it
and it helped me heal my esophagus. I also had a metal frame built to
raise the head of my bed about 17 inches and have slept on the raised
bed since then. I have been able to stop all antacids and acid
suppressors. I eat just about anything I want.
Please do some research before you have the surgery on the Internet.
I'll be glad to talk to you 770-973-4590 or email poston8@comcast.net
Good luck.
Bill
On Thu, 26 May 2005 22:18:43 -0400, "sherri428" <just4today@nc.rr.com>
wrote:
>Hi Guys,
>I am a recovering addict and I am going to have fundoplication surgery and
>my gallbladder removed in a few weeks. I really don't want alot of pain
>medicine. I guess what I want to know from some of you veterens is 1)How
>bad is the pain? 2)How long did you need to take pain medicine? Any help
>would be greatly appreciated.
>
>Sherri
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| Howard McCollister 2005-05-29, 8:49 am |
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"sherri428" <just4today@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
news:ee596cf9eb902ec82ffddff3d6f72188@localhost.talkaboutsupport.com...
> Hi Guys,
> I am a recovering addict and I am going to have fundoplication surgery and
> my gallbladder removed in a few weeks. I really don't want alot of pain
> medicine. I guess what I want to know from some of you veterens is 1)How
> bad is the pain? 2)How long did you need to take pain medicine? Any help
> would be greatly appreciated.
>
Gastric fundoplication is an excellent means of eliminating acid reflux when
done by a competent surgeon. I assume that your operation will be done
laparoscopically, which certainly is associated with substantially less pain
and fewer complications. The amount of pain people feel afterward is
variable and depends largely on the patient. I've seen patients report
having little or no pain, and patients that said they had some amount of
discmfort for a week or more.
HMc
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| sherri428 2005-05-29, 8:49 am |
| I have done my research and it seems most people wish they would have had
their procedure done sooner. I have had and endoscopy, bravo ph test, and
manometry. I have reflux everyday even though Im on nexium and zantac. I
also have intermittent regurgitation which is unbearable. My only concernt
is I need my gallbladder removed. I had a Hida scan and it showed an
ejection fraction of 23. I was told that wasn't horrible but was far from
good. I also became ill for two days after. Last but not least is their
another option than taking narcotics for pain post op? Howard you seem
like a doc, do you have any other suggestions for pain relief? Ive heard
of an epidural type something.
Thx, Sherri
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| Howard McCollister 2005-05-29, 11:47 am |
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"sherri428" <just4today@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
news:aadb34b92905bf54ea233cf49716e7f4@localhost.talkaboutsupport.com...
>I have done my research and it seems most people wish they would have had
> their procedure done sooner. I have had and endoscopy, bravo ph test, and
> manometry. I have reflux everyday even though Im on nexium and zantac. I
> also have intermittent regurgitation which is unbearable. My only concernt
> is I need my gallbladder removed. I had a Hida scan and it showed an
> ejection fraction of 23. I was told that wasn't horrible but was far from
> good. I also became ill for two days after. Last but not least is their
> another option than taking narcotics for pain post op? Howard you seem
> like a doc, do you have any other suggestions for pain relief? Ive heard
> of an epidural type something.
>
With an ejection fraction of 23%, I'm not sure I'd go with the gallbladder
operation at the same time as a fundoplication (I'm assuming you have no
gallstones on ultrasound). Did you have a lot of pain when they injected the
CCK? I'd probably reconsider that statement if you were to say that
injection of the CCK duplicated your pain exactly.
Make sure you share your addiction and your narcotic concerns with your
doctor. In many cases, postop pain from this operation is controlled
satisfactorily with Toradol and the use of NSAIDs like ibuprofen. Even so,
be aware that the use of narcotics for pain relief after surgery does not
have the same implications as use of those drugs for euphoria. This is also
something you should discuss with your AA or NA sponsor and group, and/or
your counselor.
HMc
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| sherri428 2005-05-29, 11:47 am |
| I have done my research and it seems most people wish they would have had
their procedure done sooner. I have had and endoscopy, bravo ph test, and
manometry. I have reflux everyday even though Im on nexium and zantac. I
also have intermittent regurgitation which is unbearable. My only concernt
is I need my gallbladder removed. I had a Hida scan and it showed an
ejection fraction of 23. I was told that wasn't horrible but was far from
good. I also became ill for two days after. Last but not least is their
another option than taking narcotics for pain post op? Howard you seem
like a doc, do you have any other suggestions for pain relief? Ive heard
of an epidural type something.
Thx, Sherri
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| sherri428 2005-05-30, 8:52 am |
| I do not have any stones...When injected with the CCk I experienced severe
nausea and back pain...The nausea and lower back pain lasted for about 2
days...Sherri
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| Howard McCollister 2005-05-30, 11:49 am |
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"sherri428" <just4today@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
news:755facdf41c21764cfd1c2908b1fe7a7@localhost.talkaboutsupport.com...
>I do not have any stones...When injected with the CCk I experienced severe
> nausea and back pain...The nausea and lower back pain lasted for about 2
> days...Sherri
>
Well, in that case I'd probably be inclined to recommend that the
gallbladder be removed at the time of fundoplication. Biliary dyskinesia may
be causing some of your symptoms. This assumes that your insurance company
will reimburse the surgeon for the gallbladder operation done at the same
time. Some insurance companies won't and in that case many surgeons won't do
both operations at the same time.
HMc
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| sherri428 2005-06-11, 8:54 am |
| I am scheduled for fundoplication and gallbladder surgery on 6/21...I have
been told I will be under anesthesia for 4hrs...That seems extreme but
does that sound normal?
Sherri
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| Howard McCollister 2005-06-12, 11:52 am |
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"sherri428" <just4today@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
news:9ed9609cefb23825643bc166288f309b@localhost.talkaboutsupport.com...
>I am scheduled for fundoplication and gallbladder surgery on 6/21...I have
> been told I will be under anesthesia for 4hrs...That seems extreme but
> does that sound normal?
>
Hard to say. Many things can influence the time an operation takes. Dealing
with scar tissue and adhesions from previous abdominal surgery could add
time, as could other factors such as obesity and whether or not you have a
particularly large hiatus or paraesophageal hernia. If none of those things
apply, 4 hours may be reflective of the surgeon's skill level and experience
with that operation. A laparoscopic fundoplication takes me about 45
minutes, and removing the gallbladder would add about 15 minutes to that.
HMc
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